Science & Health

Solar eclipse 2016: Spectacular 'ring of fire' darkens Africa's skies [PHOTOS]

It was visible over the southern Indian Ocean, but the best view of the "ring of fire" was visible from southern Africa and northern Madagascar.

Sep 2, 2016

New research shows dwarf planet has evidence of geological processes

A huge ice volcano has been discovered on Ceres, the dwarf planet that sits between Mars and Jupiter. Using imaging data from Nasa’s Dawn spacecraft, a team of scientists say they have found a 4km high cryovolcano formation, which has been dubbed Ahuna Mons.

Sep 1, 2016

Michelangelo secretly painted symbols of female anatomy on Sistine Chapel

Michelangelo secretly painted symbols of the female anatomy on the Sistine Chapel, according to a team of researchers that used imaging software to analyse the ceiling. A team led by Deives de Campos of the UFCSPA in Brazil claims there are several representations of female anatomy. They think Michelangelo did this to spite the church as they ignored the female image and also banned human dissection for study.

Sep 1, 2016

How to keep your cool in lower than normal AC temperature in the office

Though AC is a necessity during scorching summers, staying in air conditioned environment for long hours is not good for your health.

Sep 1, 2016

Difficulties regarding sexual function affects women patients more after heart attack

A study found that impairment in sexual function is found to be more common in women recovering from heart stroke.

Sep 1, 2016

Mexican teenager dies of hickey; more bizarre accidents caused by love-making

Here are some incidents that actually prove love can be truly painful and deadly too.

Sep 1, 2016

Indian space agency bags orders to launch 68 foreign satellites

ISRO's PSLV is a reliable workhorse that has been sending satellites successfully to its intended orbit for over 15 years.

Sep 1, 2016

13 Indians test positive for Zika virus in Singapore

The number of Zika-infected cases in Singapore has risen to 115.

Sep 1, 2016

Solar eclipse 2016 live stream: When, where and how to watch the spectacular 'ring of fire'

On Thursday, the solar eclipse or "ring of fire" will be visible from the African continent.

Aug 31, 2016

Check out some tips to prevent Zika infection

Here are some simple ways to save yourself from mosquito-borne Zika infection.

Aug 31, 2016

Extraterrestrial radio signals investigated

A curious radio signal picked up by a Russian telescope is probably not a transmission from an extraterrestrial civilisation, but astronomers in California are taking a second look anyway, the SETI Institute said. A group of Russian astronomers last year detected what appeared to be a non-naturally occurring radio signal in the general location of a star system 94 light-years from Earth. SETI astronomers have spent the last two nights using an array of radio telescopes in California to study the suspect star, HD 164595, which has one known planet in orbit.

Aug 31, 2016

EmDrive technology passes key peer review; is this the future of space travel?

Scientists at NASA's Eagleworks Laboratories have a paper on EmDrive technology, the futuristic space propulsion that is being reviewed by the peers.

Aug 31, 2016

Contraceptives with oestrogen boost Vitamin D levels

Researchers found higher levels of vitamin D in women consuming contraceptives containing estrogen.

Aug 31, 2016

Moderate chocolate intake lowers heart ailment and diabetes risk

People who consumed 100g of dark chocolate a day were found to have better liver enzymes, along with higher insulin resistance.

Aug 31, 2016

Use of Zombie drug suspected in attacks in the U.S.

A 19-year-old boy trespassed and attacked a mother-son duo, allegedly under the influence of the zombie drug.

Aug 31, 2016